Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Kill the Kicker
I'm trying to start a movement .... one that hasn't worked with you guys in the past.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Reason One Billion ....
.... why you can't judge a pitcher on wins and losses.
Rich Harden's numbers as a Cub:
12.3 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 20 K .... which are good for a 4/1 K/BB (huge), 0.89 WHIP (well better than average), 14.6 K/9 (stupid), and a 0.73 ERA (silly).
Basically an average nine innings for Harden as a Cub comprises of zero or one earned run, 14 or 15 strikeouts, and about nine baserunners.
Oh, and his record is 0-1.
If we can find a way to keep him healthy, starting pitching is the least of the team's concerns. I texted JRH last night saying, "He's better than Big Z." He is. It's only a matter of health that separates the two in ace status, because Z is going to stay healthy. Harden does have a built in advantage in that the majority of the hitters he'll be seeing have never faced him before. Advantage pitcher ... that is, if his offense can score a fucking run or the bullpen doesn't blow his leads. So far, not so good in those departments.
Things will get better. Soriano is coming back this week, and that changes the complexion of the entire offense.
Another thing ... was anyone else surprised that Derrek Lee killed a ninth inning rally with a double-play in a 2-0 pitch? He has to be the worst clutch hitter comparative to non-clutch situations in baseball. Ridiculous. A fucking 2-0 pitch and he hits a weak grounder. For the most part, though, it's not really fair of me to bash the offense for last night. Those who watched the game know what I'm talking about .... the Cubs knocked the ball around the yard on Randy Johnson. There was at least one laser per inning right at someone and Chris Young covered virtually the entire outfield. I kept asking myself how anyone ever gets hits in that park against them. I guess you have to hit bombs. Enter Soriano ... sooner than later, hopefully.
Finally, we have to nickname Harden, "that's what she said." His first name is Richard, meaning he could go by "Dick Harden." That's the best "that's what she said" name ever. Dick Pole is more redundant than anything ... now we have a true winner.
C'mon Cubs, let's start getting That's What She Said some wins. Some idiots think that's how you judge a pitcher's performance. Dick Harden does his job on the mound. (LOL)
Rich Harden's numbers as a Cub:
12.3 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 20 K .... which are good for a 4/1 K/BB (huge), 0.89 WHIP (well better than average), 14.6 K/9 (stupid), and a 0.73 ERA (silly).
Basically an average nine innings for Harden as a Cub comprises of zero or one earned run, 14 or 15 strikeouts, and about nine baserunners.
Oh, and his record is 0-1.
If we can find a way to keep him healthy, starting pitching is the least of the team's concerns. I texted JRH last night saying, "He's better than Big Z." He is. It's only a matter of health that separates the two in ace status, because Z is going to stay healthy. Harden does have a built in advantage in that the majority of the hitters he'll be seeing have never faced him before. Advantage pitcher ... that is, if his offense can score a fucking run or the bullpen doesn't blow his leads. So far, not so good in those departments.
Things will get better. Soriano is coming back this week, and that changes the complexion of the entire offense.
Another thing ... was anyone else surprised that Derrek Lee killed a ninth inning rally with a double-play in a 2-0 pitch? He has to be the worst clutch hitter comparative to non-clutch situations in baseball. Ridiculous. A fucking 2-0 pitch and he hits a weak grounder. For the most part, though, it's not really fair of me to bash the offense for last night. Those who watched the game know what I'm talking about .... the Cubs knocked the ball around the yard on Randy Johnson. There was at least one laser per inning right at someone and Chris Young covered virtually the entire outfield. I kept asking myself how anyone ever gets hits in that park against them. I guess you have to hit bombs. Enter Soriano ... sooner than later, hopefully.
Finally, we have to nickname Harden, "that's what she said." His first name is Richard, meaning he could go by "Dick Harden." That's the best "that's what she said" name ever. Dick Pole is more redundant than anything ... now we have a true winner.
C'mon Cubs, let's start getting That's What She Said some wins. Some idiots think that's how you judge a pitcher's performance. Dick Harden does his job on the mound. (LOL)
Monday, July 21, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
What is Overrated and Underrated in the World?
By Snee
Underrated:
Okay, so I had a long trip to beautiful Greensburg, Indiana today to go bang my head against a cement wall (oops, I mean make cold calls), and Erik Kusilius (very underrated radio host) was filling in for Cowherd. Even though it blows when Colin is out, EK always brings it strong. Which brings me to why I’m here. Today he was doing a list of overrated and underrated things in this world. I couldn’t resist thinking through some of my own, and thought it might be interesting to mix it up on Show’s blog a little. Here we go:
Overrated:
-Eva Longoria
-Scotty’s Brewhouse
-Costco/Sam’s Club
-Rail thin supermodels
-Having a nice lawn/landscaping
-Going to an NFL game (rather than watching on a big screen HDTV on your couch)
-The movie “Raging Bull”
-Coupons
-Video games (for adults)
-The Espy’s
-Texas Hold em tournaments
-Sending a girl a drink at a bar
-Live bands
-Draft Beer
-Chicks that are really into sports
-Subway
Underrated:
-Colleen Dominguez
-Waitresses being hot
-The movie “Road Trip”
-Vince Vaughn
-Bowling
-When you can see a chicks’s bra through her shirt
-The TV show “Spin City
-Baseball general managers
-The College World Series
-Buying fruit at a fruit stand
-Milkshakes
-Hard boiled eggs
-Good reality TV
-Blimpie
-Daytime drinking
Let’s hear yours.
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